Join your friends, neighbors and the Concordia Neighborhood Association for the final FREE concert in Fernhill Park on Friday, July 31st. Music starts at 6:30 but the fun starts much earlier. Pack a picnic, plenty to drink and get ready for fun. This week – Samsel & the Skirt (Alternative Harmonious Indie Rock). Alcohol IS allowed at these events. As usual, please drink responsibly.

In light of recent neighborhood events and public interest in safety and law enforcement issues, CNA has postponed the general meeting to June 9th (originally June 2nd) in order to ensure the participation of appropriate law enforcement and public safety representatives. CNA’s regular meeting of the Board of Directors (open to the public) will begin at 6pm, followed immediately by the General Meeting from 7pm to 8:30pm. Come one, come all.

The meeting will be immediately preceded by a meeting of the CNA board at 6pm. All are welcome. Detailed agendas below.

Public Comment (limited to 3 min per speaker,(If at 8:20 there are additional Public Comments, time permitting, at end of board meetings, additional comment/discussion will be heard)

7:46 – 8:20pm

Old Business

Status of Comp Plan

Status of Pembina Propane Terminal Proposal

Concordia News delivery Schedule Rotation Update

Community Clean-up/Recycle Event Update

Fernhill Concerts Update

New Business

1. Input on proposed new City policy re surplus city-owned real property (*see below)
2. http://ouroregon.org/about/ Presentation by Michele Castro “ Our Oregon is dedicated to fighting for economic and social fairness for all Oregonians. Our coalition represents organizations and individuals who care about a range of issues report on…..”
3. CNA banner/flag and popup tent pricing – IQ
4. CNA LUTC land use items related to downzoning part of the neighborhood, as well as an update on alley activities. Garlynn Woodsong
5. May 2015 Neighborhood Cleanup – Katie Ugolini

Items for Community Warehouse must be clean & in useable condition, & free of stains or tears.

Collecting building materials for Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore, which helps build affordable homes in the Portland/Vancouver area and keeps usable materials out of the waste stream. Building materials must be in good, useable condition.

Professional Tool Sharpening (8 AM – 3 PM): Bring in your Knives and Garden Tools and have them professionally sharpened by 1 SharpTool Edge Service. 25% of the tool-sharpening profits go to the CNA. Details HERE.

CONTACT:
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to help organize event, & unload vehicles and direct traffic the day of the event. If interested, please email
Katie Ugolini at ktugolini@gmail.com or call 503-449-9690!THANKS TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS:

The Office of Neighborhood Involvement is hosting an all-day series of workshops and discussions, called the “In It Together” Community Summit, on February 28th at the convention center.

An example of one of the workshops:

Managing Neighborhood Growth & Change: Strategies & Tools for Influencing Neighborhood Design and Facilitating Greater Community Input: Portland is experiencing unprecedented growth and development that is rapidly impacting the density, form and character of existing neighborhoods. As we grapple with how to accommodate new development into existing communities, many neighborhoods are using creative strategies and tools to influence the form and design of new development. Hear from Neighborhood Association representatives how they are creating their own residential and commercial design guidelines to articulate community design priorities and preferences for new development. Join us to learn about these tools and other creative strategies you can use to facilitate greater input and community involvement in shaping your neighborhood.